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Transfer of technology

Technology transfer is a strategic priority for Burundi to implement its mitigation and adaptation measures. By adopting innovative technologies and enhanced endogenous technologies, the country is accelerating its transition to sustainable development.

Technology Action Plans (TAPs)

Burundi has structured its priorities around two major Technological Action Plans:

Energy sector

Homes Improved: Optimization and standardization to reduce biomass consumption.
Hydroelectric Microcentrals: Multiplication and optimization of small-scale infrastructures.
Solar Energy: Large-scale solar photovoltaic energy capture and recovery.

Waste sector

Methanization: Production of biogas from organic waste.
Biomass briquettes: Optimization of production to offer an alternative to charcoal.
Composting: Development of organic waste for agriculture.

Technology needs identified

Sector	Subsector	Type of support	Type of technology
AFAT	Agriculture	Adaptation	Pressure irrigation; Soil moisture monitoring
Waste	Heat station	Adaptation	Biomethanization of biodegradable waste
Energy	Wood	Mitigation	Production of biomass briquettes
	Renewable energy	Adaptation	PV systems
	Renewable energy	Mitigation	PV systems
	Thermal energy	Mitigation	Biomethanization of biodegradable waste
	Alternative energy	Mitigation	Production of biogas
	Improved homes	Mitigation	Carbonisation furnaces

Technology transfer support received

Several major projects have already made it possible to introduce key technologies in the national territory:

Major technology support received:

Landscape Restoration (World Bank): Assisted natural regeneration of stands.
Resilience Imbo/Moso (FAO): Irrigation under pressure and selection of resilient crops.
Water recovery (European Union): Surface water storage technologies and rainwater recovery.

Sector	Subsector	Technology	Entity	Type of support
AFAT	Agriculture	Assisted natural regeneration	BM	Adaptation
AFAT	Development	Natural regeneration, recovery and storage of rainwater	EU	Adaptation / Mitigation
Energy	Electricity generation	Community and family photovoltaic systems	BM	Mitigation
AFAT	Agriculture	Crop selection, pressure irrigation, soil moisture monitoring	FAO	Adaptation / Mitigation

Case Study: The Project « SOLEIL-NYAKIRIZA »

This project illustrates the full technological cycle (Research, Development and Dissemination):

Implementation : Installation of solar photovoltaic systems and construction of 471 improved homes in school canteens.
Impact : Direct replacement of firewood, reduction of indoor pollution and local capacity building for system maintenance.
Transfer of expertise : The staff of the beneficiary centres are now trained in the autonomous maintenance of solar and thermal equipment.

Endogenous capacity building

Technology transfer in Burundi is not limited to the import of equipment. It aims to:

Valuing local expertise by adapting technologies to Community contexts.
Sustainability of facilities through continuing technical training programmes.
Supporting research and development to create solutions specific to Burundi's climate.